Echoes from the Past - Lessons for the Future: A Vietnam Oral History.

Abstract

In interviews sometimes humorous sometimes painful, seven active duty Army nurses shared his or her most vivid memories, demanding experiences, and coping strategies of their year in Vietnam. Much has been written about the war itself and the problems of some with post-traumatic stress syndrome. But, few have heard the voices of those who served and then stayed on for a successful military career. This paper provides an overview of a one year tour in Vietnam. Starting with when they first knew they were going to Vietnam through their homecoming and after effects, topics include: preparation; in country; relationships; hootches, huts, and home; incoming rounds; incoming casualties; relief; expectants; goodbyes; and closure. Direct quotes from the nurses interviewed, describe the demanding situations incurred and the sustainment skills used.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195028

Entities

People

  • Sharon I. Richie

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Health Services
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • New York
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.